Criminal Justice Research Intern
Type: Part-time Academic Credit Internship (10-20 hours per week)
Division: Research
Reports to: Vice-President & Executive Director of Practicums
Location: Remote
To be considered for this INTERNSHIP, please apply here: https://bit.ly/2QSlz6i
“This position can qualify for school credit per approval from the respective institution. Interns may also receive program or course credit for this experience if approved by their educational institution. This internship is unpaid, but eligible for academic or course credit if approved by your educational institution.”
Internships may be paid based on outside programs, federal-work study and scholarships in which needs to be facilitated by the university, program, or student; we simply sign off on timesheets and are not responsible for payment.
About Us: Assuaged Foundation, Inc. is a national, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Green Valley Lake, California. Our organization is dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles and empowering marginalized college students through transformative remote internships. We integrate AI and digital marketing with affluent mentors and military veterans to cultivate digitally proficient leaders, enhancing their post-graduation employability. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and uplift, contributing to the digital future of the health and wellness industry.
As this role is entirely remote, exemplary communication and collaboration capabilities are imperative. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to inspire, support, and drive an international team, all of whom are deeply committed, imaginative, and aligned with our mission.
If you're a results-oriented mission-aligned leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is keen to impact our world positively, this is the role for you.
Position Summary: We are seeking a talented and passionate Remote Criminal Justice Research Intern to join our team. This role will support the Vice President and Executive Director of Practicums in conducting criminal justice research and managing projects related to community safety and trust. The intern will work on tasks involving body-worn cameras, police car license plate cameras, and legal system analysis, gaining hands-on experience in a mission-driven, justice-focused organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Criminal Justice Research:
- Conduct research on body-worn cameras and police car license plate cameras to understand their impact on community safety and trust.
- Analyze data related to criminal justice policies, body-worn camera usage, and legal system procedures.
- Compare and contrast criminal justice systems and their approaches to community safety across different jurisdictions.
Data Analysis:
- Describe the functioning of software needs related to criminal justice data, propose innovative solutions, and communicate findings through professional presentations and reports.
Content Creation:
- Write content related to criminal justice research, including concise research summaries, technical information, and optimized SEO content.
- Ensure information is accessible to our target audience.
Leadership:
- Assume a leadership role in planning and managing research projects, including survey design, data collection, team coordination, and periodic meetings.
Strategy Development:
- Analyze existing strategies, identify areas for improvement, and develop innovative strategies related to criminal justice research, community safety initiatives, or policy development.
Project Management:
- Adhere to departmental operations, training, and the organization chart using advanced software suites (e.g., Slack, Hubspot, Monday, G-Suite, Clockify).
Program Evaluation:
- Assist with evaluating community safety programs, policy reports, and business processes. Develop optimization strategies and solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Influence stakeholders, determine solutions, conduct meetings and presentations, document results, and perform requirements analysis. Develop strategies to build coalitions and partnerships for influencing criminal justice outcomes.
Internship Objectives:
- Acquire new skills and advance existing ones through on-the-job training.
- Develop goals and implement processes to meet those goals.
- Communicate effectively and make professional presentations.
- Practice writing skills in professional reports and papers.
- Advocate for policies and programs that will improve community safety and trust.
- Apply leadership and management principles to address relevant criminal justice issues.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice, Law, or a related field.
- Genuine passion for criminal justice and promoting community safety and trust.
- Self-starter who is highly motivated and proactive.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, research, and analytical skills.
- Competency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and advanced project management technology.
- Ability to work independently and with teams/mentors/colleagues.
Benefits:
- Gain hands-on experience in criminal justice research and project management within a non-profit setting.
- Develop leadership and mentorship skills.
- Opportunity to work on impactful projects that support marginalized and at-risk communities.
- Enhance your resume with diverse assignments.
- Flexible remote working environment.
- Mentorship and networking opportunities.
- Opportunity to gain software certifications free of cost.
- Professional development resources.
